2015 Valentine’s Day Shootout

Hosted by Aggie Outlaw Masters in Las Cruces, NM

February 14th, 2015

Sanction: This meet is sanctioned under New Mexico Masters Swimming under USMS Inc.

Sanction Number: 425-S001

Facility: NMSU Aquatic Center, 1520 Stewart Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003. Six-lane,

state-of-the-art heated indoor facility, 3900 feet altitude, 25 yard pool, and contiguous

dressing rooms. Colorado Timing System with six-lane display is used. The water depth

from 1m to 5m at the starting end of the pool is 13 feet or greater. Adequate warm-

up/warm-down facilities will be provided in the north end of the outdoor pool. The

venue is handicap accessible. Use of audio or visual recording devices is not permitted in

changing areas, restrooms, or locker rooms. There is no food or drink, other than

water, allowed on deck of the aquatic center.

Eligibility: The meet is open to all 2015 US Masters Swimming registered athletes. All participating

athletes must submit proof of Masters Swimming registration signed with their entries.

There will not be an opportunity to obtain a valid US Masters Swimming number or

registration at the competition.

Liability: New Mexico Masters Swimming, Aggie Outlaw Masters, NMSU, all meet sponsors, and

all meet officials shall be held free from any and all liabilities or claims for damages

arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of this meet. Damage to the

facility, when proved, will cause the offending swimmer if unattached or the offending

swimmer’s club if attached to be held accountable for repairs.

Format: This is a timed final, short course yards meet. All events will be mixed gender and pre-

seeded from slowest to fastest, with the exception of the distance events. There will

not be any scoring or awards for this meet. Fly-over starts may be used to control the

timeline if it is deemed necessary to complete the session within a reasonable time

period. There will be positive check-in for the 500 freestyle.

Rules: 2015 US Masters Swimming Rules and Regulations govern this meet, except as noted in

this meet information.

Coaches: If needed, there will be a coaches meeting approximately 10 minutes prior to the start

of each session.

Meet Director: Kerry Smith, outlaws@nmsu.edu

Swimwear: All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not

extend above the navel nor below the knee. No fasteners, other than draw strings, are

allowed. Only one suit can be worn during competition, unless the referee is notified

before the event that a swimmer is wearing two suits for modesty.

Entries: All swimmers may swim a maximum of 5 individual events. All registrations will be

verified. No on deck USMS registrations will be accepted. The swimmers age as of

February 14th, 2015 shall determine their age for the meet.

Entry Fees: Entry fee is $25 prior to the entry deadline.

Entry Deadline: All entries must be received by Wednesday, January 28th, 2015. Please send entries to:

Aggie Outlaws c/o Kerry Smith 1520 Stewart Street Las Cruces, NM 88003

Include entry form, proof of USMS, and payment. Entries without payment will not be

processed.

Deck Entries: Deck entries will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the start of the meet and

charged an entry fee of $30. Deck entries will be placed into available lanes without

regard to seed times. No new heats will be created. Swimmers deck entering will be

required to present their current USMS registration card.

Warm-Up: Warm-up times are listed on the schedule of events. Should the number of swimmers in

the meet warrant an additional warm-up session, one will be created and the times

notified of their specific warm-up time. The following rules apply:

General warm-up (35 minutes):

No diving; swimmers must enter water feet first

All lanes to be used for general warm-up

Starts/Sprints (15 minutes):

Racing Starts- lanes 2 through 5

Push/pace- lanes 1 and 6. Push off from starting end. Circle swimming

only. NO DIVING.

General warm-up- in designated outdoor lanes ONLY. NO DIVING.

Scoring: There will be no scoring or awards for this meet.

Hospitality: Officials and coaches will be provided with meals and refreshments in the hospitality

area.

Safety: Safety Marshals shall be on deck to enforce the safety guidelines. The marshals, under

the direction of the Meet Director, shall have the authority to remove any swimmer or

coach found to be in violation of unsportsmanlike conduct, swimming ethics, or

procedures outlined in the meet information.

2015 Valentine’s Day Shootout

Order of Events

Session 1- Saturday Morning

Warm-ups 7:00AM-7:50AM

Meet starts 8:00AM

Event Number Event Description

1 Mixed 200 FREE

2 MIXED 50 BACK

3 MIXED 100 BREAST

4 MIXED 100 FLY

5 MIXED 100 FREE

6 MIXED 200 IM

7 MIXED 50 FLY

8 MIXED 100 BACK

9 MIXED 50 FREE

10 MIXED 50 BREAST

11 MIXED 500 FREE

2015 Valentine’s Day Shootout Hosted by Aggie Outlaw Masters, Las Cruces, NM

February 14th, 2015

SWIMMER’S NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________

(First) (Middle) (Last)

BIRTH DATE ____________USMS ID # __________________________ EMAIL____________________________________

PHONE NUMBER_________________________TEAM __________________________________ SEX ____AGE _________

EVENT # DISTANCE STROKE ENTRY TIME

________ 50 100 200 500 FR BK BR FL IM _____________

________ 50 100 200 500 FR BK BR FL IM _____________

________ 50 100 200 500 FR BK BR FL IM _____________

________ 50 100 200 500 FR BK BR FL IM _____________

________ 50 100 200 500 FR BK BR FL IM _____________

Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events.

PLEASE INCLUDE $25 ENTRY FEE. Entries will not be processed without payment.

The first 50 registrants will receive a free event shirt, please indicate size:

Adult Small-XXL available: _____________

I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not

been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all risks inherent in Masters Swimming

(training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks.

My signature below attests to the fact that I release and hold harmless US Masters Swimming Inc., the Regents of

New Mexico State University, its agents and employees from any and all liability or cause of action, including loss

or damages, resulting from my participation in aquatic activities at the New Mexico State University Aquatic

Center. This release is binding upon my heirs and personal representatives. AS A CONDITION OF MY

PARTICIPATION IN THE MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE

ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED

BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING, INC., THE

LOCAL MASTERS SWIMMING COMMITTEES, THE CLUBS, HOST FACILITIES, MEET SPONSORS, MEET COMMITTEES,

OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE MEETS OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide

by and be governed by the rules of USMS. (Rule book article 204.1)

________________________________________________ __________________

Participant Signature Date